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In the design and access statement, the applicant says: “The accommodation in the church will consist of six one-bedroom apartments on the ground floor and six two-bedroom apartments on the first floor comprising of two levels.

“The new build will consist of three one-bedroom apartments on the ground floor and the same number on the first floor.”

Plans have been submitted to turn the City Temple, on Hessle Road into apartments, a cafe and charity shop (Image: Katie Pugh)

There will also be a car park for 16 vehicles on the ground floor.

Along with the homes, there will be a café and facilities for an undisclosed charity.

The applicant says: “The accommodation of the charity office will comprise of the office, a parents’ support room and a charity shop.

“The café area will comprise of a serving counter with a space behind for storage, wash-up and tea and coffee-making facilities. A number of chairs and tables will be place in this area for customer use.

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“The proposals have been worked up so as not to adversely affect the external appearance of the church and with the objective of bringing back to life a building of the quality which makes an important contribution to the local scene."

The landmark church, which has been derelict since 1984, is on Hull City Council’s register of listed buildings at risk because of its poor condition.

Councillor Daren Hale (Image: Peter Harbour)

Ward councillor Daren Hale says he needs to look at the plans more closely but admits the building is in desperate need of work.